Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:27 AM
Type: Dialer
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Winmuschi.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
When Dialer.Winmuschi runs, it displays a window inviting you to access "my webcam" using a premium rate telephone number.
Symptoms
Files are detected as Dialer.Winmuschi.
Transmission
The most common installation method for this dialer program is through various Web sites, mainly pornographic in nature.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 26, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version September 26, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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